The woods that blanket the Schuylkill Highlands constitute the largest contiguous forest between Washington, DC, and New York City. Within the 7730 protected acres of this state park, you'll find (if you're lucky) flocks of migratory birds, white-tailed deer and maybe even a shy fox.
French Creek State Park
Pennsylvania
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
24.5 MILES
Set over nearly 18 acres, the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania has 100 gigantic mechanical marvels to climb around and admire. Combo tickets are available…
26.29 MILES
Based on an 18th-century village, this open-air museum is the best way to get an overview of early Pennsylvania Dutch culture, and Mennonite culture in…
28.91 MILES
The 1719 Hans Herr House is generally regarded as the oldest original Mennonite meeting house in the western hemisphere. Today, the property displays…
24.35 MILES
Pierre du Pont, the great-grandson of the DuPont chemical company founder, began designing this property in 1906 with the grand gardens of Europe in mind …
Brandywine River Museum of Art
26.21 MILES
This showcase of American artwork includes the work of the Brandywine School: Howard Pyle, Maxfield Parrish and the Wyeths (NC, Andrew and Jamie). NC…
Valley Forge National Historic Park
21.66 MILES
After defeat at the Battle of Brandywine Creek and the British occupation of Philadelphia in 1777, General Washington and 12,000 continental troops…
23.93 MILES
Let's be clear: you can have never touched a toy train in your life and still love this odd little museum. The push-button interactive dioramas are so up…
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
1.85 MILES
Once eastern woodland, then the site of an early American 'iron plantation,' Hopewell is a fascinating historical detour. Pick among the ruins and…
Nearby Pennsylvania attractions
1. Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
1.85 MILES
Once eastern woodland, then the site of an early American 'iron plantation,' Hopewell is a fascinating historical detour. Pick among the ruins and…
19.86 MILES
A major draw in the National Historic Park is this stone building, where General George Washington plotted his military and political maneuvers during his…
3. American Military Edged Weaponry Museum
19.88 MILES
This oddball little museum appeals to a very specific demographic: people are who are into swords and knives, particularly American swords and knives…
20.23 MILES
One of the area's myriad breakaway religious sects established this community in 1732; despite celibacy vows and infighting, it lasted until 1934. Now it…
5. Valley Forge National Historic Park
21.66 MILES
After defeat at the Battle of Brandywine Creek and the British occupation of Philadelphia in 1777, General Washington and 12,000 continental troops…
23.93 MILES
Let's be clear: you can have never touched a toy train in your life and still love this odd little museum. The push-button interactive dioramas are so up…
24.35 MILES
Pierre du Pont, the great-grandson of the DuPont chemical company founder, began designing this property in 1906 with the grand gardens of Europe in mind …
8. Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
24.5 MILES
Set over nearly 18 acres, the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania has 100 gigantic mechanical marvels to climb around and admire. Combo tickets are available…